One Large Popcorn Please

Watching someone choose their seats in a movie theater is sort of like watching them figure out a particularly hard riddle. First they stop right at the entrance, blocking any other movie goers. Then a quizzical expression washes over their face, their brows knit together and their heads cock to the side. Some people have a dumbfounded look while others just look plain upset. Myself, I never really give much thought to it. I usually take a seat next to whatever or whoever- as long as it is a good view.
I went to see Harry Potter tonight, of which did not disappoint. It had more of a comedic edge to it than the previous HP movies but I seemed to do more laughing at the audience than at the movie. Every film that you go to has to have the same staple members of the audience.

The Old Couple- Probably forced to see the movie by their spoiled grandkids, they whisper things like "crazy liberals" during the previews and watch the movie with a permanent frown on their faces. Of course, when they leave the theater they are going to love the movie. What else would they tell their grandkids?

The Young Couple- Most likely on their first date. They usually have the loud, genuine conversations about the previews, but then you don't hear a peep from them the rest of the movie. You can sometimes catch them staying behind until the credits are done just to see if there are any bonus scenes.

The Lone Man- An avid reader of the book, and has the most critical eye of the audience. These are the guys that laugh at the quiet, most random times with a jolly, Santa-like chuckle or a deep hyena laugh. They always have a gigantic tub of popcorn that could feed a family of six and sometimes give you the creeps.

The Herds of Pre/Teen Girls- This is probably the third time they've seen the movie because they have to see it with all of their friends. Even so, they still feel the need to talk throughout the whole film and scream the loudest at the surprising parts. They will most likely giggle and rant about how "cute" or "pretty" the actors are; to the annoyance of the other people sitting in close proximity to them. They will also whisper stuff like "so awkward" during the truly awkward parts of the movie, to which deserve a chuckle from the rest of the audience (we're all thinking the same thing).